Historical Marker

New Ulm

New Ulm · Austin County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5015003586

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Marker Inscription

Site of the town of New Ulm. First known as Duff's Settlement in honor of James C. Duff to whom the land was granted in 1841. Settled by Germans after 1845 and renamed in honor of the German city of Ulm. (1936)

About this site

New Ulm is a historical marker in New Ulm, Austin County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 268 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.8959, -96.4921 near New Ulm. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pope (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Franka Cemetery, Frnka Family Cemetery, and New Ulm Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015003586. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.8959, -96.4921 · New Ulm, Austin County

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Nearby in Austin County

Frnka Family Cemetery

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New Ulm · 1985

Cemetery

Austin County Paupers New Ulm